Senza pari 280z build

[softg]

so ill

[SENZA PARI]

The past few weeks have been been spent finishing up customer cars, which doesn't leave much time for the Z, but it's all good stuff so I can never complain...


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We were able to put the Z on a diet the other night however, and progress is starting to happen...

Meet Ross. Been working together for 10+ years, and a best friend for going on 20. Also the owner of the Texas Mile Rx7 seen in the other thread.


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Having removed the front end and floor pan, I can start to see things a bit more clearly. The T-square represents the line of the main hoop of the roll cage... it will be 90 degrees from the frame, as apposed to laying back at 5-10. This will strengthen the cockpit, simplify the layout, and push the rear wheels back by about 5-6" on center. The front wheels also get pushed forward about 10", for an overall wheelbase of around 105"+/-, vs. the stock 90.4". This makes for a much more stable ride at speed, and a bit more predictable/progressive in the corners. The height in these photos is still about 1.375" higher than it will be once complete.
The back end/floor/strut towers will be cut away this weekend, all measurements will be verified, and the new frame/roll cage will begin.

[Night Colors]

those wheels r sick...

[hi its me alec]

Looks so crazy next to that FD.

LOL

brap braaaaap

[silvrbreez]

Did you consider, or is it even possible, to put in deep tubs in the rear with an extremely shortened axle to get the rears to stuff under those stock fenders? But I guess you'd still have had the super wide track out front unless you when skinnier up there. Just asking, but regardless this will be jaw dropping. I like where this is going. Any teasers as to the final color of the car?

[rsingh3g]

[FunfGang]

Good heavens thats going to be a short/ low car! Fantastic work so far, still amazed.

[SENZA PARI]

I apologize for the lack of updates the past two weeks. We've been busy on the customer's cars, finishing up the 4" track exhaust amongst other things.
The Z is finally stripped to where it can the bottom can be cut away. I took it off the jack stands and its currently resting on the frame rails in the front, and supported in the rear with a 2" tall jack to give it the proper rake, otherwise it tilts backwards as the rails are lowest in front.
It will still sit another 2" lower all around, and the overall height will be 41"... 9.4" under stock ride height. You can start to get a feel for where the front and rear tires will sit in relation to the fenders.


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[BrianC.]

fucking badass, cant wait to see this beast completed!

[soab]

Weak... I got so excited for updates... lol

[TeckniX]

Just pretending like there actually are updates, but really don't want this thread to disappear. So hmm bump?

[seffer]

omg these welds, i can't simply express how much i enjoyed looking at them.

[rps.13]

Keep up the awesome work! Can't wait to see more...!!!

[Aitch]

How is the front-end not coming down in this picture? Do you have hella weight in the trunk or something? I was expecting some sort of rope to pick up the front-end from your description. lol

No engine in the front, plus physics = static wheelie.

[chuckie]

compared to this, my z will be so lame.. thanks.. haha, I wish I had your welding skills!